Publishing Perspectives’ Top 10 Articles of 2012

As the end of the year approaches, we like to look back at all the big changes and developments that happened in 2012. From the beginnings of major industry consolidation to growing opportunities for self-published authors around the world, from the importance of metadata and book discovery to increasing interest in emerging markets and international cooperation, there’s no doubt that 2012 was an exciting year in book publishing.

Below are ten of our favorite articles from 2012. This list highlights some of the key trends, challenges and opportunities that emerged over the last 12 months.